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Whoever wishes to devote himself to painting should begin by cutting out his own tongue
Henri Matisse
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Henri Matisse
Age: 84 †
Born: 1869
Born: December 31
Died: 1954
Died: November 3
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Derive happiness in oneself from a good day's work, from illuminating the fog that surrounds us.
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If I close my eyes, I see things better than with my eyes open.
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